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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
A public letter argues for a single Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to handle all county business. It contends the position can oversee roads and bridges plus tax, jail, paupers, and treasurer audits while noting salaries and fee structures.
Carrollton Public School closes with a week of events led by grades one through seven. Rev J G Herndon of LaGrange delivers the commencement sermon with music by High School pupils under Mrs McDonald. Diploma day for the eight member Igor class features Dr Fitts. admission 10 to 15 cents, proceeds fund school expenses.
W A Kady a farmer of Shiloh is announced as the candidate for Commissioner of Roads and Revenue in Carroll County subject to the June primary. The letter argues the out of county business path and consolidation under one elected official will benefit the county and notes support for the current Ordinary.
The first service of the newly completed First Baptist church was held Sunday morning. A large congregation attended as Rev. Geo Harris preached from Psalms. Rev. Wm. Dunbar gave the opening prayer. The music, arranged by organist Mrs. R. H. Fitts, featured a formal program. The one-story red brick structure inclines a tower entrance and a 200-seat auditorium with linked Sunday school room. Memorial windows honor former pastors Bar rett, Cheney, and Carroll.
Mr. B F Wager announces withdrawal from the race for commissioner of roads and revenue and thanks supporters for their assurances of backing. He states he will not continue in the contest.
An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar to stop lingering coughs and expel colds. The spot claims rapid relief and safe, certain results. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Mrs Beal s music class presented a grand concert at the opera house Friday evening to a large appreciative audience. The program included two plays The Old Maids on Party and The Japanese Wedding with the girls in fine comic and pantomime roles.
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